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Three Philosophical Dialogues
Anselm
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Description for Three Philosophical Dialogues
Hardback. Translator(s): Williams, Thomas. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: HP; HRAB; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 147 x 13. Weight in Grams: 262.
In these three dialogues, renowned for their dialectical structure and linguistic precision, Anselm sets out his classic account of the relationship between freedom and sin--its linchpin his definition of freedom of choice as the power to preserve rectitude of will for its own sake. In doing so, Anselm explores the fascinating implications for God, human beings, and angels (good and bad) of his conclusion that freedom of choice neither is nor entails the power to sin. In addition to an Introduction, notes, and a glossary, Thomas Williams brings to the translation of these important dialogues the same precision and clarity ... Read more
In these three dialogues, renowned for their dialectical structure and linguistic precision, Anselm sets out his classic account of the relationship between freedom and sin--its linchpin his definition of freedom of choice as the power to preserve rectitude of will for its own sake. In doing so, Anselm explores the fascinating implications for God, human beings, and angels (good and bad) of his conclusion that freedom of choice neither is nor entails the power to sin. In addition to an Introduction, notes, and a glossary, Thomas Williams brings to the translation of these important dialogues the same precision and clarity ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
110
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
Weight
261g
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA, United States
ISBN
9780872206120
SKU
V9780872206120
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About Anselm
Thomas Williams is Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of South Florida.
Reviews for Three Philosophical Dialogues
An excellent job. Williams's translation remains faithful to the Latin text while simultaneously proving clear and readable. I'm confident that both the introduction and the translation itself will motivate further study.
Christina Van Dyke, Calvin College
Christina Van Dyke, Calvin College